Winter/Spring Internship

World Affairs Council•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The World Affairs Council is seeking committed, goal-oriented volunteer interns for its programming, development, and communications work. Each intern is assigned to one program or department and completes projects that may be included in a work portfolio or used for academic credit. Interns contribute to the Council’s mission of advancing global understanding and engagement in greater Seattle while gaining hands-on experience in areas such as international education and exchange, event planning, outreach, marketing, communications, and nonprofit operations. This announcement is for internships with start dates in February, March, or April. The internship is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of three months (twelve weeks), working 12–20 hours each week on a regular schedule. Six- or nine-month commitments are strongly preferred. Positions are open until filled, with early applicants receiving priority. Interns are placed on one of the following teams: Global Leadership Exchange; Community Events; Global Classroom; or Community Engagement and Communications. Work varies by team and may include research and writing, program and event logistics, outreach, marketing, database maintenance, communications, and support for the Council’s daily operations.

Requirements

Commit to at least three months (twelve weeks) and 12–20 hours per week on a regular schedule.
Demonstrated interest in international relations.
Fluent written and conversational English.
Practical experience with Microsoft Office.
Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A six- or nine-month commitment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Global Leadership Exchange: Accompany international visitors to meetings with local professional resources.
Global Leadership Exchange: Research local resources and draft proposals for upcoming programs.
Global Leadership Exchange: Compile and edit virtual visitor itineraries; prepare digital welcome packets and programs.
Global Leadership Exchange: Produce marketing and communication materials; write and upload reports about meetings with international visitors.
Global Leadership Exchange: Maintain the GLX database using Salesforce, support daily operations, and contribute to the Council blog.
Community Events: Coordinate event logistics, including outreach strategies, venue booking, event production details, registration, and speaker correspondence.
Community Events: Research and propose ideas for new programs; attend virtual Council events and help facilitate implementation.
Community Events: Promote and publicize programs by researching marketing techniques, helping place advertisements, and collaborating with local organizations.
Global Classroom: Research curriculum and resources to supplement educator professional-development programs.
Global Classroom: Assist with registration and event logistics at programs; draft biweekly email newsletters for teachers and students.
Global Classroom: Conduct outreach by email, phone, Twitter, and Facebook about events, programs, and initiatives.
Global Classroom: Assist with logistics for the World Citizen Essay Contest and World Educator Award.
Global Classroom: Contribute to the Council blog; prepare promotional materials; maintain contacts in Salesforce; and post or update events and teacher resources on the Council website.
Community Engagement and Communications: Draft and edit copy for the website, social media, and event materials.
Community Engagement and Communications: Help staff track and post content on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Community Engagement and Communications: Contribute to the Council blog, post website content, and draft email newsletters.
Community Engagement and Communications: Maintain donor records and create and run reports in Salesforce.
Community Engagement and Communications: Liaise between departments to support a consistent branding strategy.
Community Engagement and Communications: Support preparation and execution of donor and member events, and monitor relevant external press and social media channels.